Nikola Korovljev
Guitar Instructor And Luthier
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
A guitar instructor eager to contribute to an individual's or group's success through practical application, attention to detail and hard work. Clear understanding of classical guitar technique and experience with multiple musical genres. Motivated to learn, grow and excel.
Overview
12
12
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
University Of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
09.2018 - Current
- Taught individual guitar lessons
- Instructed group guitar classes up to 30 students
- Instructed multiple online Rock History courses of 30 students on Canvas
- Graded assignments, essays, and discussions on topics of guitar technique and rock history
- Documented student attendance and progress against goals
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support lesson delivery
- Coordinated final concerts for students
Private Guitar Instructor
Freelance Musician
Belgrade, Serbia
09.2017 - Current
- Provided guitar instruction to students of varying age and skill levels
- Developed individual lesson plans
- Taught fundamentals of theory and technique
- Instructed a variety of musical styles such as classical, rock, rhythm and blues, pop, country, and folk
- Worked flexible hours; weekends and holidays
- Actively listened and addressed student concerns and goals
Luthier
Family Business
Minneapolis, MN
12.2020 - Current
- Build classical guitars from scratch
- Repair broken guitars and problem solve viable solutions
- Reassemble instruments using hand and power tools and glue, clamps and lubricant as necessary
- Intimate knowledge of tone woods and carpentry
- Master French Polish technique
- Play instruments to evaluate sound quality and locate defects
Drummer, Folk/Rock/Metal
Freelance Band Musician
Novi Sad, Serbia
07.2013 - Current
- Provided timing and rhythmic foundation for band members
- Attended rehearsals, soundchecks and call times and evaluated sound quality
- Learned, played and taught diverse drumming beats
- Efficiently set up drums at performance venues
Education
Master of Music - Guitar Performance
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN 09.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Music - Guitar Performance
University of Arts in Belgrade
Belgrade, Serbia 10.2014 - 06.2018
High School Diploma - Guitar
Isidor Basic Music School
Novi Sad 09.2010 - 06.2014
Elementary Music School - Guitar
Petar Konjovic Music School
Becej, Serbia 09.2007 - 06.2010
Skills
Analytical
Competitions and Prizes
- 2019 Schubert Club Competition Minneapolis, Minnesota, First Prize
- 2018 Jeunesses Competition Belgrade, Serbia, Grand Finale
- 2016 Classical Guitar Festival Kyustendil, Bulgaria, First prize
- 2015 Naissus Guitar Festival, Nis, Serbia First prize, Laureat
- 2015 International Guitar Festival, Sabac, Serbia, First prize
- 2012 Guitar Open Festival Subotica, Serbia First prize
- 2010 Guitar Festival Murska Sobota, Slovenia Golden Award
- 2011 Vojvodina Guitar Fest Novi Sad, Serbia Second prize
- 2010 Vojvodina Guitar Fest Novi Sad, Serbia Second prize
- 2009 Vojvodina Guitar Fest Novi Sad, Serbia Second prize
- 2010 Republic Competition, Serbia Second prize
- 2009 International Guitar Festival Vrsac, Serbia First prize
Master Classes
- 2019 Master class in Minneapolis at Lloyd Ultan Hall with Aleksandar Hadzi-Djordjevic (Serbia)
- 2018 Master class in Minneapolis at LLoyd Ultan Hall with Eva Beneke (Germany)
- 2014 Master class in Belgrade at Guitar Art Festival with Zoran Dukić (Croatia)
- 2014 Master class in Belgrade at Guitar Art Festival with Anabel Montesinos (Reus, Spain)
- 2014 Master class in Belgrade at Guitar Art Festival with Pavel Steidl (Rakovnik, Czech Republic)
- 2013 Master class in Novi Sad at Vojvodina Guitar Fest with Martin Myslivecek (Czech Republic)
- 2013 Master class in Novi Sad at Vojvodina Guitar Fest with Antonio Mascolo (Naples, Italy)
- 2012 Master class in Banja Luka at Guitar Fest Banja Luka with Marcin Dylla (Chorzov, Poland)
- 2012 Master class in Banja Luka at Guitar Fest Banja Luka with Srdjan Tošić (Belgrade, Serbia)
- 2012 Master class in Novi Sad at Vojvodina Guitar Fest with Srdjan Tošić (Belgrade, Serbia)
- 2010 Master class in Novi Sad at Vojvodina Guitar Fest with Vojislav Ivanović (Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina)
- 2010 Master class in Novi Sad at Summer Guitar School with Danijel Cerović (Montenegro)
- 2010 Master class in Novi Sad at Summer Guitar School with Goran Krivokapić (Montenegro)
Concerts
- 2019 Concert at Sundin Music Hall at Hamline, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- 2019 Schubert Club Winners Recital, Ordway Concert Hall, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- 2018 Concert at the Grand Finale of the Jeunesses guitar competition at the Ilija M.Kolarac Endowment with the RTS Symphony Orchestra conducted by Bojan Sudjic, Belgrade
- 2018 Concert at the Student Cultural Center, Belgrade
- 2018 Concert at Culture Center in Backa Palanka, Serbia
- 2017 Concert at Sava Center, Belgrade, Serbia
- 2017 1st of July Concert at the Museum of the National Teatre in Belgrade, Serbia
- 2017 17th of January Concert at the Museum of the National Teatre in Belgrade, Serbia
- 2017 11th of January Concert at Museum in Backa Palanka, Serbia
- 2016, 28th of May Concert of Laureats at Naissus Guitar Festival, Niš (Serbia)
- 2016 26th of April Concert for Belgrade Guitar District Society in Belgrade
- 2016 10th of April Concert at Vojvodina Guitar Fest in Novi Sad
- 2015 16th of August Concert in the Museum of the Becej city
References
Scott Currie, Associate Professor of Creative Studies and Media, Ethnomusicology/scurrie@umn.edu/ University of Minnesota/ Minneapolis, Minnesota
Tea Dimitrijevic, Chamber Music Professor/tealmaz@sezampro.net/ University of Arts, Faculty of Music Art/ Belgrade, Serbia
Alex Lubet, Professor of Composition/Lubet001@umn.edu/ University of Minnesota/ Minneapolis, Minnesota
Vera Ogrizovic, Guitar Professor/ovgerria2214@gmail.com/ University of Arts, Faculty of Music Art/ Belgrade, Serbia
Maja Radovanlija, Teaching Specialist/mradovan@umn.edu/ University of Minnesota/ Minneapolis, Minnesota
Srdjan Tosic, Guitar Professor/srdjantosic@sezampro.rs/ University of Arts, Faculty of Music Art/ Belgrade, Serbia
Recording Links
- https://youtu.be/BbHgDxkQvVk
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcpNW3byqsk
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypZ4Djsii7k
Timeline
Luthier
Family Business
12.2020 - Current
Teaching Assistant
University Of Minnesota
09.2018 - Current
Master of Music - Guitar Performance
University of Minnesota
09.2018 - 05.2020
Private Guitar Instructor
Freelance Musician
09.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Music - Guitar Performance
University of Arts in Belgrade
10.2014 - 06.2018
Drummer, Folk/Rock/Metal
Freelance Band Musician
07.2013 - Current
High School Diploma - Guitar
Isidor Basic Music School
09.2010 - 06.2014
Elementary Music School - Guitar
Petar Konjovic Music School
09.2007 - 06.2010
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